Award

Aruba network switches

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

08 Aug 2024 at 12:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for Aruba network switches, classified under the "Networks" industry category (CPV code 32400000), with the procurement process having reached the Award stage. The tender, identified as FP12515/24, utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates in this process include the closing date for the tender period on 20th April 2024, and the contract period from 22nd April 2024 to 22nd May 2024. The contract, valued at GBP 40,203.41, is to be delivered to a location in Birmingham (postcode B15 2TT). Richard Holmes at the University of Birmingham was the primary contact for this procurement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and networking sector, particularly those specializing in network switch hardware. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders as evidenced by the awarded supplier, Prolinx Limited, an SME based in Oxford. Participating in such tenders can facilitate business growth by providing a steady income stream and the chance to work with prestigious institutions like the University of Birmingham. Companies experienced in fulfilling framework agreements would particularly benefit from engaging in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aruba network switches

Notice Description

Aruba network switches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4d703d1-26b8-4361-bd33-c0d1ee7e0bb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2b7d49-c9d2-4055-958a-a7eed9c3bb85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,203 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 22 May 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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